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What is a neurotransmitter and how does it work?
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A chemical substance produced by a neuron that carries messages to other neurons
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What is a neurotransmitter and how does it work?
A chemical substance produced by a neuron that carries messages to other neurons
Describe the process of reuptake
Any neurotransmitters that don't bind to the receptor are reabsorbed back to the terminal buttons by the pre-synaptic neuron
Differentiate between the excitatory and inhibitory effects of neurotransmitters.
Excitatory is stimulating post synaptic neurons to perform their functions whereas inhibitory effect means blocking and preventing postsynaptic neurons from firing.
Describe the function of the neurotransmitters Glutamate and GABA.
glutamate - primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the CNS it helps with learning, thinking and memory but too much is harmful to neurons
GABA- fine tunes neurotransmission and stops over excitation
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